Hellenica - format ePub

1. Of Darius and Parysatis were born two sons, the elder Artaxerxes, and the younger Cyrus. After Darius had fallen sick, and suspected that the end of his life was approaching, he was desirous that both...

In "The Cavalry General," Xenophon offers a seminal exploration of cavalry tactics, leadership, and strategy, drawing upon his own experiences as a soldier and mercenary during the late 5th century BCE....

In "The First Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis," the reader is drawn into a vivid account of the Greek mercenary army's perilous journey through Persia after the fall of Cyrus the Younger. Xenophon,...

In "The Complete Historical Works of Xenophon," the celebrated ancient Greek historian presents a rich tapestry of narrative that encompasses his contemporary political and military experiences, philosophical...

Xenophon's History recounts nearly fifty turbulent years of warfare in Greece between 411 and 362 BC. Continuing the story of the Peloponnesian War at the point where Thucydides finished his magisterial...

Xenophons »Anabasis« ist für den Griechischunterricht, was für den Lateinunterricht Caesars »De bello Gallico« ist: zentraler Lektürestoff. Für Historiker ist das Werk eine wichtige Quelle für die Zeit...

Xenophon's "Complete Works" presents a comprehensive anthology of his writings, encapsulating a rich tapestry of Greek philosophy, history, and military strategy. This collection includes seminal texts...

Xenophon's 'Hellenica' is a historical account of ancient Greece that provides a detailed narrative of events from 411 to 362 BC. Written in a straightforward and factual style, the book serves as a valuable...

Xenophon's 'Cyropaedia: The Education of Cyrus' is a historical fiction novel that follows the life of Cyrus the Great, portraying his rise to power as the founder of the Persian Empire. Written in a...

Xenophon's 'Anabasis: The March of the Ten Thousand' is a gripping firsthand account of the ancient Greek mercenary army's treacherous journey through enemy territory. Written in a clear and straightforward...

Xenophon's 'The Polity of the Athenians and the Lacedaemonians' provides a detailed comparison of the political systems of Athens and Sparta, offering valuable insights into the governance, social structure,...

Xenophon's 'The Symposium' is a classical text that provides a unique insight into ancient Greek social conventions and intellectual discourse. Written in the form of a dialogue, this work explores the...

Xenophon's 'Cyropaedia - The Life and Wisdom of Cyrus the Great' is a captivating historical and philosophical work that blends biography with moral teachings. Written in a prose style reminiscent of...

The Memorabilia Xenophon - An essential text for understanding Socrates, Xenophon's Memorabilia is the compelling tribute of an affectionate student to his teacher, providing a rare firsthand account...

The Cyropaedia, The Education of Cyrus Xenophon - Cyropaedia: The Education of Cyrus is a novel by Xenophon. This metaphysical narrative is lightly based on the achievements of Cyrus the Great, and offers...

Le Classcompilé n° 137 contient les Oeuvres de Xénophon traduites par Eugène Talbot et publiées en 1859Xénophon (en grec ancien Ξενοφῶν / Xenophōn) a été un philosophe et un chef militaire de la Grèce...

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Xénophon est un historien, philosophe et chef militaire de la Grèce antique né à Erchia près d'Athènes vers 430 av. J.-C. et mort vers 355 av. J.-C. Les Helléniques ou Histoire Grecque est un ouvrage...

« De l'hymen de Darius et de Parysatis naquirent deux princes. L'aîné se nomma Artaxerxès, le plus jeune, Cyrus. Darius, lorsqu'il fut devenu infirme et qu'il soupçonna que la fin de sa vie n'était pas...

Dans toutes ses œuvres (Anabase, Helléniques, Cyropédie, etc.), Xénophon (env. 428 - env. 355 av. J.-C.), Athénien mais Spartiate de cœur, n'a cessé de poser la question de la forme et de l’exercice du...

Novembre 401 avant notre ère, nord de Babylone. Dix mille mercenaires armés comme les Trois cents aux Thermopyles. Leurs chefs ont été massacrés par les Perses. Isolés en terre étrangère, après la bataille...

Les Dix-Mille est le nom donné aux 12 800 soldats grecs mercenaires, notamment originaires de Sparte et Thèbes, enrôlés par Cyrus le Jeune pour renverser du trône de Perse son frère aîné, le souverain...

Libre à vous de choisir des fac-similés de piètre qualité ; le présent ouvrage a été entièrement recomposé, revu, corrigé et annoté au besoin, l'orthographe modernisée, car déchiffrer et interpréter ralentit...

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Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years...

Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years...

Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years...

Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years...

In the tumultuous era of ancient Greece, two formidable city-states, Athens and Sparta, clashed in an epic struggle for supremacy. Xenophon, a renowned historian and military strategist, offers an unparalleled...

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